Axios Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$59.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, some licorice on finish, better than last time tried. RP-96 WE-84 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Casa Los Frailes-1771-Monastrell-Vinas Viejas-Spain-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of some red fruits […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 02 March 2023.
Bodegas Palacio S.A.-Cosme Palacio-Reserva-Tempranillo-Old Vine-Rioja-Spain-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$27.95-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, vanilla and spice on long finish, was very good. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Behrens Family Winery-Sainte Fumee-Syrah-Grenache-Petite Sirah-Napa Valley-California-2015-15.2% Alcohol-$65.00-A nose […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 28 February 2023.
Finca Sandoval, S.A.-Syrah- Mourvedre- Bobal-Manchuela-Spain-2014-14.1% Alcohol-$18.94-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, cherry, vanilla and spice on finish. A very good and interesting blend, a good QPR. RP-93 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. B-725564-Kauzo Esates-Cofermented-Malbec-La Consulta Vineyard-Vista Flores Vineyard-Valle […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 18 February 2023.
Kelly Fleming Wines-Big Pour-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Petit Verdot-Syrah-Napa Valley-California-2012-14.6% Alcohol-$74.99-A big nose of red fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, tea and chocolate and spices on long finish. In a great drinking zone, was very good. NR CR-93 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 14 January 2023.
Yates Family Vineyard-Sisters-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$68.00-A bold nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, not quite sure varieties but would guess Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and maybe Cabernet Franc, with blackberry, blueberry, a finish of chocolate and spices, much better than last time tried. […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 31 December 2022.
Bremer Family Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Howell Mountain-Napa Valley-California-2004-14.6% Alcohol-$85.00-A nose of a classic Bordeaux with dark fruit and cigar and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied styled red with blackberry, cigar box, licorice and chocolate, smooth spicy finish, drink now. NR CR-93 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Bodegas y Vinedos […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 25 December 2022.
Bodegas y Vinedos Maurodos-San Roman-Tinto de Toro-Spain-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$34.99-A nose of dark fruit and dark coffee, dark purple in color. A full bodied very young red, with blackberry, black cherry, black currants, chocolate and spice on long finish. Needs a short good decant, very good. RP-94 WS-95 WE-95 (#18 Top 2017) CR-93 Good with steak, […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 11 December 2022.
Bodegas Grupo Yllera S.L.-Jesus Yllera-Crianza-Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon-Ribera Del Duero-Valladolid-Spain-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of some cherry and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, raspberry, herbs and spice on finish, a good QPR. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Az Agr. Roberto Voerzio Viticoltore-Langhe-Pissota-Merlot-La Morra-Italy-2013-15.0% Alcohol-$49.94-A […]
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CORKSCREWs REVIEWs
Posted on 11 November 2022.
Bodegas y Vinedos Maurodos-San Roman-Tinto de Toro-Spain-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit and dark coffee, dark purple in color. A full bodied very young red, with blackberry, black cherry, black currants, chocolate and spice on long finish. Needs a short good decant, very good. RP-93 WS-93 WE-93 CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One […]
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Rioja Wine Update
Posted on 30 September 2022.
The Heart of Harvest A five-part, live docuseries highlighting the people who make Harvest happen The grapes have been picked, the wine is fermenting, and it’s time to celebrate the conclusion of the 2022 Harvest Season! Episode 5: The Celebration Join the people of Rioja as they celebrate their hard work during the harvest, which […]
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